Our Firm

Strong, Innovative and Experienced.

Making a Difference; Getting Results.

In the Courtroom and the Community.

Wasserman, Comden & Casselman, L.L.P. was founded in 1976 on the premise that a sound and successful legal practice must be based upon effective communication between attorney and client, and efficient and cost effective service. As one of the largest San Fernando Valley based law firms, WCC&E has earned a reputation for aggressive pursuit of innovative solutions, timely response to clients' needs, and an ability to handle complex and sophisticated matters in a cost effective manner. Headquartered in the Los Angeles, California area (San Fernando Valley - Tarzana).

Committed to Client Service

We view our role as counselors and problem solvers for clients throughout California, nationwide and internationally, with a particular focus on the Pacific Rim. We recognize the need to provide quality service to each and every client and strive to exceed our clients' expectations. The firm has grown both in the number of attorneys and the number of practice areas based upon our efforts to service each client's unique needs. The great number of long-term clients of the firm, plus the continual addition of new clients, is a testament to the firm's success in meeting each client's unique needs.

We strive to offer the same or greater level of personal service ordinarily found only in small "boutique" law firms. Through the experience and expertise of our attorneys, our practice areas, working independently or together, as necessary, are able to deliver high quality work across the spectrum of our client's needs. Our unique structure gives us an advantage over boutique firms and much larger firms. We have the staff and resources to serve each client's needs, no matter how big or small, in a timely and efficient manner.

Maintaining quality relationships with clients is very important to us. We are committed to delivering quality work while upholding the highest ethical standards. In addition, at every stage of litigation or business transactions, we encourage clients actively to participate in their matter and we strive to ensure each client understands the status of their matter at all times.

Our attorneys are often asked to present seminars and talks in their fields of expertise. In addition to local bar associations, our attorneys have presented seminars to such organizations as the American Bar Association and the California Judges Association. Our expertise has also been used to draft key legislation and local rules to assist courts in managing civil litigation.

Senior Partners

Leading the firm are our four senior partners:

Steve K. Wasserman serves as general counsel to a wide variety of businesses, drawing on his substantial experience in finance, banking, factoring, garment and textile manufacturing, and import and export distribution. Mr. Wasserman represents many high-profile individuals and companies in the apparel industry, and has significant experience in international trade issues with China.

Leonard J. Comden specializes in real estate, family law, intellectual property and general business litigation. Mr. Comden's experience includes successful representation of clients before the United States Supreme Court, the California Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and trial courts across the country.

David B. Casselman specializes in the prosecution and defense of complex litigation matters. Mr. Casselman has a remarkable trial record, historically obtaining very favorable results for his clients. In one year alone, he obtained two of the top ten largest verdicts in the State of California. Mr. Casselman is a past President of the Los Angeles Chapter of the elite jury trial organization, the American Board of Trial Advocates (ABOTA); Past-President of the State-wide ABOTA organization, known as CAL-ABOTA and is a National Co-Chair of the Civility and Professionalism Committee of ABOTA.

We look forward to serving existing and future clients with strong, innovative and effective legal services. To schedule an appointment or meeting with one of our attorneys please contact us today.